The restaurant awards ‘season’ has happened! Two weeks ago, the Rossouw’s Restaurant Guide had their awards ceremony at Steyn City in Johannesburg and this past Sunday, Eat Out had theirs at Thunder City in Cape Town.

The Rossouw’s event, held at the Golf Club at Steyn City, was a smart casual event, attended by about 100 people. The food by David Higgs of 500 at The Saxon, was paired with some awesome wines.

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JP Rossouw introduced Anna Trapido, the new editor of the guide, she explained the process of awarding stars and the categories created. Various awards were handed out during the different courses. For all the details and winners, see the Mail & Guardian’s review below:

Theinternet is an amazing tool, and sometimes, sometimes, Facebook connects you to sites that some wouldn’t ordinarily visit. Bon Appetit is one such site: http://www.bonappetit.com/ We love this article about food superstitions, for example: Knives: passing a knife directly to someone is not advised, it will bring discord between you and that person. Instead, place the knife on a table and the person can then take it. Another ‘problem’ area with knives is the giving or receiving of knives as gifts. It is generally not advised, but the way around it is that the person RECEIVING the knife, must give a coin to the person giving the knife. Who knew? Take a look at all the other superstitions listed, it’s really just a little bit of fun on a Monday afternoon: http://www.bonappetit.com/entertaining-style/pop-culture/slideshow/20-food-kitchen-superstitions/?slide=1

As most people know, the menus at Chefs Warehouse and at Street Food change daily. At The Canteen, the soup, cheese and the Tapas selection changes everyday. Down at Street Food, some items are repeated but there are new dishes all the time.

Canteen menu 5th August:

FROM THE DELI

RILLETTE OF DUCK OR PORK 70

POTTED SHRIMP 75

POTTED CRAB 90

CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT w GRAPE CHUTNEY 60

CREAM OF PARSNIP SOUP 65

TAPAS FOR 2 300

A selection of dishes to share

When busy, please allow up to 40 minutes

DESSERT

WARM CHOCOLATE FONDANT w CHOCOLATE BROWNIE ICE CREAM 50

ALMOND BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING w VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM 50

LEMON POSSET 50

BRIE w FRUIT CHUTNEY 60

LUNCH FROM 12PM – 3PM

TAPAS FROM 4PM – 8PM

SATURDAY TAPAS – 12PM – 2:30PM

Street Food menu 5th August:

SINGAPORE CHICKEN W BASMATI RICE & HERBS R55

DUCK BROTH W SECHUAN CHICKEN & EGG NOODLES R55

BBQ PORK BELLY BAGUETTE W TOGARASHI COLESLAW R55

VEG RICE PAPER ROLL W THAI CUCUMBER SALAD & SATAY SAUCE R45

TANDOORI CHICKEN WRAP W RAITA , SALSA & ROAST PINEAPPLE R55

CHARRED SALMON W SESAME BEANS & VERMICELLI R55

CRISPY PORK BELLY CUBES W EGG FRIED RICE R55

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BAGUETTE W TOGARASHI COLESLAW R55

MISO TUNA CAKES W SESAME BEANS & VERMICELLI R55

Street Food is open from 7am till 3pm from Monday to Friday, Rose and Nick will take care of you.